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This is the final post in a week-long series marking Administrative Professionals Week and written by Ketina Taylor (Archivist) and Jenny Sweeney (Education Specialist) of the National Archives at Fort Worth. Don't miss their posts from day one, day two, day three and day four. This week’s posts have highlighted the role of secretaries in the late 1950s and early 1960s by … Continue reading An Ode to the Secretary

Today's post is the fourth in a series marking Administrative Professionals Week and written by Ketina Taylor (Archivist) and Jenny Sweeney (Education Specialist) of the National Archives at Fort Worth. Don't miss their posts from day one, day two and day three. The typical everyday world for the 1950s and 1960s secretary evolved around shorthand, dictation, memos, schedules, and business letters. Besides … Continue reading Heaven Protects the Working Girl, But She Still Has to Learn to Type

Today's post is the third in a series marking Administrative Professionals Week and written by Ketina Taylor (Archivist) and Jenny Sweeney (Education Specialist) of the National Archives at Fort Worth. Don't miss their posts from day one and day two. Pill box hats, shorter hem lines, black liquid eyeliner, and a flush of color on the lips were all … Continue reading No Girdle Can Do it All and Other Grooming Tips for Secretaries